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BU03 ONV

2003 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

31,971 mi
Last recorded31,971 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 ONV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 31,971 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 31,971 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 38,825 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 24,417 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 24,378 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 24,181 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 24,079 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 24,079 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 24,079 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play sprocket carrier (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 23,177 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 23,160 miles

Front Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Rear Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 22,334 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 22,229 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 22,229 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 22,229 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 22,229 miles

Rear Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 3 May 2012 18,923 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 May 2011 17,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 May 2010 16,981 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 14,981 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 12,268 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 11,540 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 May 2006 8,964 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki SV650?

Based on 176,678 MOT tests across 15,165 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
15,165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,801
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,626
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,449
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,234
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,092
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BU03 ONV is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki SV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 17,088 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki SV650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU03 ONV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SV650 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki SV650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU03 ONV is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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